Chen Fengchen was already very familiar with Rivertown, especially in the past two years. Two big-budget TV series were filmed in the Jiangnan Military Region of Rivertown. Chen Fengchen even joked that he was almost half a Rivertown citizen in a CCTV interview program!
Therefore, after the old master dealt with some reporters who caught him at the airport, he took a taxi alone to the Media University of Rivertown in Tingshan District.
It was drizzling in Rivertown today, especially in Tingshan District. The Tingshan District was backed by the humid Tingshan District, so the rain was even more plentiful. The drizzle had been falling since dawn and hadn't stopped, dyeing the banks of the Grand Canal into the color of ink.
Chen Fengchen got out of the taxi. He didn't need an umbrella. He was wearing a jazz hat and a windbreaker, so he wasn't afraid of the drizzle. However, the puddles on the road were a little troublesome, so the old master had to quicken his pace.
"Ring ring!" Just like more than a year ago, Chen Fengchen pushed open the door of the coffee shop at the corner of the street. The wind chime at the door rang clearly, and at the same time, the warm atmosphere in the coffee shop and the faint folk song were pushed to Chen Fengchen.
"Time never came back, only leaving the bleak years behind. Ideals obliterate feelings, I just want to leave …" On the small stage in the middle of the coffee shop, two boys were playing the guitar and singing affectionately. (Note 1)
The beautiful melody of the folk song and the slightly sad and hoarse singing made the coffee shop seem to be plated with a layer of golden age, intoxicating people.
The customers in the coffee shop were also listening quietly. They didn't even care about the disturbance caused by the wind chime when Chen Fengchen arrived.
At the bar counter, Sugar Cube was looking at Miao Chuan with infatuation. Although Lu Xiaoshu was the lead singer, Miao Chuan's introverted and melancholic aura was like a prince in a purple robe, with a unique charm.
Ding Xiang reacted in time. She stretched out her finger and poked Sugar Cube. Only then did Sugar Cube run out of the bar counter in a panic and greet Chen Fengchen.
"Hello … teacher, hello, what would you like to drink?" Seeing Chen Fengchen, Sugar Cube was a little hesitant. She thought that Jiang Chuan's teacher had come, so she greeted him nervously.
"Let's not talk about what to drink first. I came to the coffee shop to look for Yang Yi." Chen Fengchen smiled at Fang Tang.
Unexpectedly, Yang Yi's coffee shop also changed. Not only did the decorations change, but there were also two more waitresses. More than a year ago, when Chen Fengchen came over, he saw that Yang Yi was still fighting alone.
Of course, this was understandable. After all, Yang Yi's identity had changed a lot.
"Ah? Are you looking for our boss? "Fang Tang exclaimed in a low voice. She hesitated for a moment before asking Ding Xiang for help.
However, the two of them were no longer needed!
Yang Yi, who was sitting in a quiet private booth, had sharp ears. When he heard the commotion, he took the initiative to welcome him. He shook hands with Chen Fengchen and said with a smile, "Director Chen, if there's anything you need, you can just give me a call. Why do you have to come to Jiangcheng personally? And it's raining outside … "
Until now, Yang Yi still didn't know that Chen Fengchen came in a taxi. He thought that such a big director like Chen Fengchen would have a private car to send him to Jiangcheng.
"I might be old, but my body is still robust. Walking around more is healthier than staying at home all day long!" Chen Fengchen said without any trace of politeness as he continued, "But of course, I'm here to discuss something important with you!"
Yang Yi led Chen Fengchen to his private booth. Chen Fengchen liked to drink tea, so Yang Yi had already prepared a tea set. He made tea while chatting with Chen Fengchen.
"Sitting down and waiting, reality has made me understand that the place where the dream collapsed is now covered with moss …" While Yang Yi was making tea, Thousand Mile Chuanshu's song gradually came to an end, and the deep sorrow in the lyrics came back to haunt him.
"What's wrong with the two kids singing in your coffee shop? Why are their songs so lifeless? " Chen Fengchen didn't get straight to the point. Instead, he frowned and said with dissatisfaction, "Young people should be filled with hope for the future. Their voices must be filled with vitality!"
Yang Yi smiled and told Chen Fengchen about Qian Li Chuanshu's experience.
"Eh, wait a minute. You're talking about Tang Rong from Xiangnan?" Chen Fengchen had heard of him. "You did this?"
Chen Fengchen was indeed experienced. He immediately sensed that something was wrong.
"What does it have to do with me? I just couldn't stand it, so I paid for their lawsuit. Tang Rong was investigated. Someone who hated him for a long time probably took the opportunity to give him a fatal stab! " Yang Yi obviously wouldn't admit it. He changed the topic. "This song, Ideal Monologue, was written when they were at their most desperate."
"Under such circumstances, it's understandable that they would write desperate lyrics." Chen Fengchen nodded. "But people should always look forward."
"Director Chen, don't worry! They've already adjusted themselves. If you don't believe me, I'll get them to sing a song that was written last month. "Yang Yi smiled. He walked out and whispered a few words to Lu Xiaoshu, who had just come down to rest.
Lu Xiaoshu nodded. He and Miao Chuan carried their guitars up the stage and gently plucked the strings. Facing the microphone, they said softly, "Sorry, we're back."
The students in the coffee shop laughed. However, they didn't make a ruckus. They didn't want to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the coffee shop.
"This time, I'll bring you our new song. Of course, some of you have already heard 'Growing Up Gradually' several times!" Lu Xiaoshu finished his simple speech and started to play. (Note 2)
Yang Yi boiled water and used the posture of Kung Fu tea to brew tea. He washed the cup and brewed tea again. Then, he poured a cup for Chen Fengchen. Chen Fengchen drank while listening.
"There's always a gap between people. There's always a problem in life. There's always too much hope. In the end, if things don't go your way, it'll be extinguished by time …"
This phrase was actually still filled with confusion and confusion. It still conveyed negative energy. Chen Fengchen couldn't help but look at Yang Yi.
However, although the second verse was still hummed slowly, the meaning of the lyrics had changed.
"… Since I'm still growing up, then I'll struggle bravely and realistically! I've always believed that dreams will eventually bloom into flowers! "
"Growing Up Gradually" was about a person who walked into society full of expectations. After encountering setbacks, he experienced confusion. In the end, he chose to face the difficulties bravely and fight bravely.
In fact, this song was also describing the feelings of Thousand Miles Chuanshu and the others for the past two years. However, here, they turned the various deceptions and restrictions they encountered into common problems that people encountered in society.
Chen Fengchen listened to Thousand Miles Chuanshu's ballad very respectfully before revealing a satisfied smile. "That's right. Young people should be full of confidence in life! If you don't dare to continue after encountering a small problem, then you're a coward! "
"Director Chen, if I'm not mistaken, you should still be busy editing Drawing Sword. You took the time out of your busy schedule to come to me. Don't tell me you want to talk to me about this?" Yang Yi smiled. "Which of my works have you taken a fancy to?"
However, Chen Fengchen surprised Yang Yi. He took out a thin book from his bag, pointed at the title, and said, "Shawshank's Redemption!"
"Shawshank's Redemption?" Yang Yi looked at Chen Fengchen in surprise. He frowned and said, "Director Chen, you should be able to see that the story I wrote in this book is aimed at making a movie, right? But you're shooting a TV series! "
"Kid, you're underestimating me! If I can shoot a TV series, why can't I make a movie? "Chen Fengchen said angrily.
Yang Yi smiled apologetically, but said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner, "Director Chen, that's not what I meant, but you haven't made a movie before, have you? You're a famous TV series director, but there's still a difference between directing a TV series and a movie. You see … "
It was not a problem for a director who had directed a movie to make a TV series, but it was difficult to estimate the effect of a TV series director making a movie. Yang Yi did not want to use such a classic movie for Chen Fengchen to practice.
Chen Fengchen looked at Yang Yi angrily for a while, but suddenly smiled and said with a little pride, "To tell you the truth, when I was young, I also made a movie, although it was only a few decades ago. However, this old man won't argue with you. Besides, who told you that I'm going to make a movie based on this book as a director? "
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